External filter 2213
Function
A
Pump head
filter canister
pressure side hose connection
suction side hose connection
filter media container
suc-
tion pipe
strainer
suction cups with clips
outlet elbow
outlet pipe.
B Extract the filter media container with the handle and open the lid
by turning it anti-clockwise.
B
1 Model with filter pads: Rinse all filter pads under running water
and insert them into the filter media container according to the
drawing: 5 coarse filter pads blue (order no. 2616131 / 3 pcs.),
1 fine filter pad white (order no. 2616135 / 3 pcs.), and 1 car-
bon filter pad black (order no. 2628130 / 3 pcs.) as a top layer. The
carbon filter pad adsorbs possible dissolved harmful substances
after newly installing the filter. After a working time of approx. two
weeks, the carbon filter pad should be removed.
B
2 Model with filter media: Fill the filter media container in the fol-
lowing order: approx. 3-5 cm EHEIM MECH, 1 coarse filter
pad blue (order no. 2616131 / 2 pcs.), EHEIM SUBSTRATpro or
SUBSTRAT, 1 fine filter pad white (order no. 2616135 / 3 pcs.),
1 carbon filter pad black (order no. 2628130 / 3 pcs.). After-
wards rinse filter medi container under running water to remove
residues.
b
c
a
b
d
e
c
a
Putting into operation
There are 3 ways to prime the filter. 1) With the starter bulb (order
no. 4003540), 2) with the Universal Installation Kit 1 (see G
1, order
no. 4004300) or 3) by sucking the hose on the pressure side.
Connect the pressure side hose to the outlet elbow and the spray
bar while the filter fills with water. The pump can be switched on
when water has filled the filter, and for a short time while trapped
air is exhausted from the filter media a slight noise from the pump
will be heard (this is normal). Fit the plug into the end of the spray
bar after all the air bubbles have disappeared.
Important: When the filter media need cleaning or changing and the fil-
ter is taken away from the aquarium, please note the following points
Installation
C Fit the lid of the filter media container, close it by turning clockwise
and place into the filter canister. Put on the pump head and exam-
ine the o-ring for correct fitting. Close the clips.
D Place filter underneath aquarium – it must be below water level.
E/F Fit outlet pipe as per drawing A or B.
G Assemble suction pipe and strainer and attach to side of aquarium
with 2 suction cups and fit hose connections to filter: suction side
on bottom intake nozzle, pressure side on pump head. Fasten
hoses with clamping nut (drawing K).